WELCOME

The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is a 501(3) non-profit organization which is dedicated to the rehabilitation of Ohio's native birds of prey and songbirds, with an emphasis on educating the community about conservation of our natural resources.

The Bird Sanctuary is open to the public and encompasses over 90 acres including; hiking trails, live bird of prey displays, and a walk-through songbird aviary.
Visitors can purchase a small cup of meal worms in the Visitor Center and hand feed the aviary residents.

Visitor Center, Displays and Trail Open Hours

Monday - Visitor Center, Displays and Trails closed

Tuesday through Saturday - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Sunday - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

ADMISSION IS FREE: DONATIONS WELCOMED!

INJURED BIRDS

If you believe you have an injured or orphaned bird or animal, please click HEREand read the information provided,
to verify that the bird needs further assistance. On this page you will also find a list of Rehab Facilities, licensed by the State of Ohio to care
for wildlife that is orphaned or injured.

Donate Directly with Pay Pal

NEW!

To make a monetary contribution to OBS easy, we now accept donations directly to OBS with your credit card! Pay Pal is a safe and easy way
to contribute online. Click the "DONATE" button below to help us help the birds!

In the event of severe weather, the Ohio Bird Sanctuary may close during scheduled open hours.
If you plan to visit OBS during an active weather alert or warning, please call 419-884-4295 to check the Open Status.

Want to help the Ohio Bird Sanctuary in a very specific way?

It’s time to re-enroll for the new year of Kroger Community Rewards. You need to re-enroll in the month of April in order
to continue contributing to your organization through the May 1st 2015 to April 30th 2016 year. To re-enroll your card,
simply go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com • Click “sign-in” • Put in your email address and password that you used to enroll your card.
• Put in the group number or part of the name of the organization.
• Choose the correct organization. • Click Enroll.
You are now enrolled for the May 1st 2015 to April 30th 2016 year of Kroger Community Rewards.
If you are having an issue with your password and or email address please 1-800-KROGERS, press 5 for customer service, press 5 to speak to a customer service representative.
If it’s the first time you are registering, you will need to set up your account first.
• For a member to enroll their card, simply go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com • Click “create an account”
• Put in your email address and password. Confirm your password • Enter plus card OR alt ID number • Go to Community Rewards (near bottom)
• Follow through the steps. (Name, address, etc.) • Put in the group number or part of the name of the organization. • Choose the correct organization.
• Click Enroll. You are now enrolled for the May 1st 2015 to April 30th 2016 year of Kroger Community Reward. Organizations do not need to re-register ONLY their members.

Ohio Bird Sanctuary-Visitor Center Renovation Project

The Ohio Bird Sanctuary purchased property from the Boy Scout council in 2009 that included a structure that had been used as a dining hall.
This building is an ideal location and architectural design to serve the Sanctuary's growing needs.
The Sanctuary currently utilizes a 2,500 square foot building for administration, bird care, visitor center and classroom space.
The parking area is limited to 15 vehicles and is insufficient for weekend and special event traffic and does not provide adequate space for buses.
This infrastructure was adequate for the Sanctuary’s early operations. In 2000, the Sanctuary was run by one full-time staff member, provided care for eighty-three
birds, had limited open hours and hosted 200 visitors. Currently, the Sanctuary is run by five staff members, provides care for three hundred and fifty birds,
operates ten weeks of camp, is open year-round and hosts over 25,000 visitors. Renovation of the dining hall will provide space for the Sanctuary’s growing services
and provide opportunity for expansion of the educational programming, rehabilitation services, and create sustainability. Renovations required to make the building
suitable for year-round use and as rental facility are: new plumbing and electric, insulation, a heating and cooling system, construction of handicapped accessible
rest rooms, a warming kitchen, classroom, installation of an acoustic flooring in large presentation/rental area, ADA approved entrances and paving of the drive,
parking lot and connector walkway.

A NOTE to TEACHERS

We would love to offer our programs to teachers and educators for the enhancement of your curriculum both in school and at OBS.
Find our educational offerings under the School Programs tab.
School programs are offered at the Sanctuary and off-site at any time during the school year and for summer school programs .

"STORY TIME IN THE NEST" PRESCHOOL PROGRAM!
During Story Time in the Nest the children will hear a nature story and meet a special bird visitor.
To see more about the program, see the Preschool Program page.